News, analysis and commentary by UBC Journalism students
Local police will rely on existing methods to assess cannabis impairment since they say no adequate alternatives are yet available to help in Canada’s post-legalization era. Several local police[…]
Taxi companies and drivers are taking on new initiatives in the hope of gaining a competitive edge as they prepare for the arrival of rideshare services in fall[…]
Health experts suggest university students get their flu shots as soon as possible, as the onset of flu season coincides with the stressful midterm exam period on campus.[…]
Students at the University of British Columbia report routinely running out of money for food and the student union is creating new initiatives to solve the problem. Up[…]
When Canada legalized cannabis last week, many Vancouver dispensaries and consumers felt they took a step backwards in a city already known for its thriving grey market. In[…]
A new group of Burnaby Chinese residents has formed to focus on fighting crime and make the community feel safe, in the wake of the murder of a[…]
Health and diet fads being promoted on social media, including products like “flat tummy teas,” have nutritionists and marketing experts reminding consumers to beware. Celebrity and social-media[…]
Justin Mackey’s eyes are glued to his screen as he plays Overwatch in a cramped room hidden behind the Hatch Art Gallery in the University of B.C.’s student-union[…]
Kevin wanted to vote in this year’s municipal election, but he wasn’t sure if he could meet the registration requirements. The 32-year-old is currently homeless and recently had[…]
Vancouver gamers are finding new ways to connect in person through meet-ups organized around Twitch, the popular online streaming platform. Clara Sia is a Vancouver-based indie game streamer[…]
Iranian students in Canada suffer impact of U.S. sanctionsNovember 21, 2018
Journalists of colour insist media diversity will only improve when editors careNovember 21, 2018
Sex-consent workshop policies at fraternities have gapsNovember 21, 2018
Financial pressure forces local theatre workers to jump ship to Hollywood NorthOctober 25, 2018